Author: Adam Sowers
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Personalizing Handbook Covers
Pro-tip: go ahead and add the first initial to the name tags to make things easier for siblings! In a previous post, I talked about how we give out handbook covers to our Scouts crossing over from Cub Scouts to Scouts BSA. This means every year I need to add names and troop numbers to…
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Making your own name tag
If you have access to a laser cutter, it’s surprisingly easy to create your own name tag. Name tags are probably the part of the Scout uniform that have the most latitude. They are a friendly way to introduce yourself to other Scouts and Scouters. The Guide to Awards and Insignia shows a couple of…
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Replacing the cover of a Scout Handbook (two methods)
If your Scouts are anything like mine, you probably see a lot of handbooks missing their covers. In some ways, this is something of a badge of honor for an experienced Scout. It is a Scout’s trusty companion, with the bindings loosened from time spent shoved into an overstuffed backpack on a hike, or weakened…